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Michelle Buchanan

Summary

Create consistent and positive customer experiences through proactive management of team activities and store operations. Skillfully monitor and adjust processes to meet changing demands, increase efficiency and boost revenue. Deliver exceptional leadership to all employees.

Overview

22
22
years of professional experience

Work History

Escrow Assistant

Select Tile
Katy, Tx
11.2023 - Current
  • Facilitated communication between clients and escrow officers during transactions.
  • Prepared closing documents and ensured compliance with regulations.
  • Coordinated with lenders, agents, and clients to gather necessary information.
  • Assisted in resolving issues related to funds and property titles.
  • Provided customer service through phone calls or emails promptly and professionally.
  • Ordered demands, HOA statements, evidence of insurance and other required documents.
  • Reviewed title reports to ensure accuracy of information before closing.
  • Notarized documents when necessary during the course of a transaction.
  • Drafted settlement statements for review by both parties prior to closing.

Assistant Store Manager

Boot Barn
Katy, TX
10.2015 - 12.2023
  • Helped team members deliver polite and positive service to every customer by closely monitoring behaviors and offering constructive guidance
  • Set schedules and delegated assignments based on team member strengths to optimize floor coverage and service levels
  • Completed frequent walk-throughs and directed team members to correct any issue impacting store appearance or professionalism
  • Recruited, interviewed and hired individuals demonstrating passion, dedication and added value to team
  • Open / close store , drive sales and credit cards. Order supplies

Escrow Assistant

Old Republic Title
Katy, Tx
05.2022 - 11.2023
  • Facilitated communication between clients and escrow officers during transactions.
  • Prepared closing documents and ensured compliance with regulations.
  • Coordinated with lenders, agents, and clients to gather necessary information.

Policy Department

Platinum Title Company
Houston, TX
09.2017 - 01.2018

Responsible for reviewing the documents after the closing. Verified everything was signed and notarized properly. Responsible for sending proper documents to the mortgage company. Inspected recordable documents to verify that county and state recording standards were met. Recording titles, E-recording, submitting paperwork /mailed out Title policies. Lender packages, Always checking for errors and correcting paper work, scanning documents, faxing.

Assistant Store Manager

Ross Dress For Less
Katy, TX
01.2012 - 10.2015
  • Collaborated with staff to maximize customer satisfaction, streamline procedures and improve bottom-line profitability
  • Partnered with Store Manager to develop and implement merchandising plans to guarantee profitability on weekly basis
  • Handled scheduling for two store shifts across 7-day work weeks to ensure proper staffing at all times
  • Interviewed and vetted job applicants to make effective hiring decisions and fill vacancies with strong team members
  • Set schedules and delegated assignments based on team member strengths to optimize floor coverage and service levels
  • Ensured proper organization of store, responded to customer complaints and answered questions quickly

Assistant Store Manager

Walmart
Houston, TX
09.2004 - 01.2012
  • Partnered with Store Manager to develop and implement merchandising plans to guarantee profitability on weekly basis
  • Ensured proper organization of store, responded to customer complaints and answered questions quickly
  • Developed and implemented promotional strategies to drive business success and maintain budgetary guidelines
  • Collaborated with staff to maximize customer satisfaction.
  • Handled scheduling for two store shifts across 7-day work weeks to ensure proper staffing at all times
  • Conducted analysis to address productivity and employee needs which resulted in improved employee morale

Education

High School Diploma -

Pasadena Home School
Pasadena, TX
1995

Skills

  • Customer relations
  • Professional communication skills
  • Team player
  • Customer outreach
  • Creating store processes
  • Leadership development
  • Detail-oriented
  • Loss prevention
  • Personnel training and development
  • Positive outlook
  • Employee scheduling
  • Excellent multi-tasker
  • Dedicated team player
  • E recording
  • Strong communication skills
  • Reliable and dependable

Timeline

Escrow Assistant

Select Tile
11.2023 - Current

Escrow Assistant

Old Republic Title
05.2022 - 11.2023

Policy Department

Platinum Title Company
09.2017 - 01.2018

Assistant Store Manager

Boot Barn
10.2015 - 12.2023

Assistant Store Manager

Ross Dress For Less
01.2012 - 10.2015

Assistant Store Manager

Walmart
09.2004 - 01.2012

High School Diploma -

Pasadena Home School
Michelle Buchanan